Paper goods, stationery, postcards, etc

Do you believe in the power of positive thinking? When I'm really needing a boost, I grab my journal and write down a list of five or more good things happening to me. To really feel the good vibes I like to make one more list—yep, I love a good list—of five great things happening in the lives of my family and friends. With a positive vision in my mind to look back on somehow challenges in reaching specific goals in life become more manageable. Yep, I am a believer in the "think happy, be happy" message.

xo Chris

Think Happy, Be Happy image above by me, Chris Olson. If you like the roses above, you might like the free printable gift box I created. See image below.

To download the free printable gift box I created that is show above, click on link.

Image: All graphics created by me, Chris Olson. Feel free to pin image on Pinterest with a link back to this post. Thanks!

Remember when they taught penmanship in school? Today with texting and everything digital it feels good to receive something hand written in the mail. As an illustrator I'm fond of hand lettering and calligraphy—especially the sweet artwork by Lindsay Sherbondy at Lindsay Letters. If you are interested in the process she uses to create her lovely lettering, you can find out all about her here. Of course if you want to buy something she created, go to her shop here. The super exciting part is Lindsay will be launching her NEW shop soon—check her tweets at @lindsay_letters for updates on the launch.

Imagine having Lindsay address your wedding invites. I've included samples of her handiwork below. Although it is tempting to call her up right now for custom lettering, you'll have to wait a bit to due to her new shop launch—she is "not going to be taking any completely custom work, envelope addressing, or non-editorial hand lettering inquiries until after the holidays."

Lovely lettering on an envelope is my fave.

Are you getting ready for the holidays already? I am—and I have holiday music on my iPad playing right now!!! I think I need to get the O Holy Night artwork Lindsay created. You can get the sweet O Holy Night canvas print by Lindsay here.

Images: Lindsay Letters images above feature the artwork by Lindsay. Feel free to Pin it on Pinterest with a link back to this post or to Lindsay's blog or her shop. Thanks!

If you follow my blog, then you know I am a passionate supporter (and a volunteer) for animal rescue groups. I bought a huge stack of the lovely Hooray for the Underdog!® cards created by the husband and wife team of Joe Grisham and Janet Healey and published by the card company Sunrise Greetings. The series of cards supports animal rescue efforts. The card series has a message and image for almost any occasion.

The back of each card features the dog’s name, rescue details and a “special power.” I can't wait for them to create even more!

Image: Graphic by me, featuring the adorable cards—I bought a huge stack this week—in the Hooray for the Underdog! card series by Joe Grisham and Janet Healey. Go buy some too! They are awesome and they support animal rescue groups!

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